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Crude moves with Russian troops President Biden threatened severe economic sanctions and transfer of U.S. weapons to Kyiv if Russia moves troops across the Ukrainian border. Although all markets could be impacted by any military confrontation, crude spiked to new highs and seemed especially sensitive as negotiations and diplomacy were weighed by politicians and investors alike. Other NATO members, especially Germany—terminal of the natural gas Nord Stream pipeline—were also watched closely since each plays a role in determining the region’s reactions should Putin decide to ...

Murphy Motors moves locations

Murphy Motors Next to New Minot celebrated the move to their new location at 800 20th Ave SW in Minot. The Minot Area Chamber EDC conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to commemorate the milestone. They sell used cars, trucks, and SUVs. Jason Soine owns the dealership.

ND electric cooperatives recognized for safety

MANDAN­­ — The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives has recognized three individuals, 10 North Dakota electric cooperatives and one contractor for safety achievements in 2021. On Jan. 13, NDAREC held an awards ceremony and presented the following: — The Life Saver Award, recognizing heroic actions that contribute to life-saving efforts of another person, to Randy McLean and Talon Thompson, North Central Electric Cooperative, based in Bottineau. — The Stepping Up for Safety Award, recognizing an outstanding safety advocate who inspires all employees to ...

Eight honored with Eagle Awards

January recipients of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Eagle Award Program are: Patty Kettel, Trinity Medical Center; Amber Wentz, Modern Dental; DeLane Krueger, Starving Rooster; Braden Bosch, Y’s Men’s PBR; Dr. Anthony Udekwe, Trinity Health; Lindsey Erickson, Minot Automotive Center; Dr. Tyson Williams, Trinity Health; and Megan Ternes, Trinity Health.

Aspire Welcomes Metz

Jason Metz joined the Aspire Credit Union team as the information technology/Security officer in late December. Metz has two bachelor’s degrees from both the University of North Dakota and Ferris State University in Michigan. “I’m excited to work for an organization that has been serving and supporting members in the area for more than 80 years,” he said. Before Aspire Credit Union, Metz spent seven years in the IT Department for Centerspace (formerly IRET). Metz, a North Dakota native, moved back to Minot two years ago after spending several years in Minnesota with ...

Gleich promoted at Town & Country Credit Union

Chelsea Gleich has been promoted to Senior Communications & Digital Services specialist at Town & Country Credit Union. Gleich joined the credit union in 2016 and most recently held the position of senior communications specialist. Gleich holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Mary and brings 11 years of experience in marketing and communications to her new role. In her new position, she will be responsible for defining and implementing the credit union’s online banking growth strategy and providing project management for the associated product ...